SML’s Jeremiah Chiu Readies New Album Edge Conditions
The synth composer’s “Plastic Mind / Elastic Machines,” featuring SML bandmate Booker Stardrum, leads the LP
Synthesist Jeremiah Chiu, a key member of Los Angeles improv group SML, has released his first solo album, Edge Conditions. The record, set to drop on October 9 via International Anthem, will be accessible digitally on October 27.
"Plastic Mind / Elastic Machines" serves as the lead single, featuring field recordings from Takako Minekawa and a beat contributed by Chiu's SML bandmate, Booker Stardrum. A video for the track was created by Korey Martin, who also designed the album's cover art. According to Chiu, "Plastic Mind / Elastic Machines" was the album’s guiding light, prompting a shift towards a more drum-centric sound.
The album's ensemble includes Chiu’s collaborators Marta Sofia Honer, Ben Lumsdaine, Marquis Hill, Will Miller, and saxophonist Patrick Shiroishi. Chiu has also announced a U.S. tour, with confirmed dates at Chicago's Plantasia, New York's Public Records, and Los Angeles' Zebulon.
Edge Conditions comprises 11 tracks, including title song "Edge Conditions" and "Sentimental Object." The record will be available both physically and digitally, with no plans to appear on digital streaming platforms.
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